The things I "learn" from Oprah
01-26-11, 06:51 PM
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The things I "learn" from Oprah
I happened to watch Oprah a few minutes ago and her topic today was about happiness.
She told everyone that according to studies, San Luis Obispo, CA is the most happiest place on earth. She then said, one of the reasons that contribute to its reputation is because of how bike-friendly the place is.
She then said, cycling makes people happy and when you are cycling, you produce endorphins, causing you to be happy.
Are you happy after/during a bike ride?
I know one thing, that If I can't bike a particular day, I'm not happy.
She told everyone that according to studies, San Luis Obispo, CA is the most happiest place on earth. She then said, one of the reasons that contribute to its reputation is because of how bike-friendly the place is.
She then said, cycling makes people happy and when you are cycling, you produce endorphins, causing you to be happy.
Are you happy after/during a bike ride?
I know one thing, that If I can't bike a particular day, I'm not happy.
01-26-11, 07:01 PM
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I am resisting the very strong urge to snark about Oprah. She reaches a lot of people, SUV-driving moms in particular, so if just a few of her followers think twice about cyclists on the road, that's a very good thing.
01-26-11, 07:06 PM
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01-26-11, 08:07 PM
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I happened to watch Oprah a few minutes ago and her topic today was about happiness.
She told everyone that according to studies, San Luis Obispo, CA is the most happiest place on earth. She then said, one of the reasons that contribute to its reputation is because of how bike-friendly the place is.
She then said, cycling makes people happy and when you are cycling, you produce endorphins, causing you to be happy.
Are you happy after/during a bike ride?
I know one thing, that If I can't bike a particular day, I'm not happy.
She told everyone that according to studies, San Luis Obispo, CA is the most happiest place on earth. She then said, one of the reasons that contribute to its reputation is because of how bike-friendly the place is.
She then said, cycling makes people happy and when you are cycling, you produce endorphins, causing you to be happy.
Are you happy after/during a bike ride?
I know one thing, that If I can't bike a particular day, I'm not happy.
I sure don't think it's the Happiest City in the USA and I live in San Luis Obispo...
Just sayin...
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01-26-11, 08:29 PM
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01-26-11, 09:27 PM
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I don't know about happy when riding but I sure am at peace. No matter if I am hitting it hard or just a relaxing ride.
01-26-11, 09:42 PM
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If you're cycling and you know it, clap your hands
If you're cycling and you know it, clap your hands
If you're cycling and you know it, then your face will surely show it.
If you're cycling and you know it, clap your hands
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If you're cycling and you know it, clap your hands
If you're cycling and you know it, then your face will surely show it.
If you're cycling and you know it, clap your hands
....
01-26-11, 09:59 PM
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funny stuff right there...
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01-26-11, 10:23 PM
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I enjoy being able to ride 4 times a week and work in San Luis Obispo while the in-laws are below zero. None of my "favorite" rides are out San Luis Obispo though, except maybe climbing up Prefumo Canyon Road. I like the cycling in the northern SLO county, Paso Robles especially.
01-27-11, 12:29 AM
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All those "best city in the world" surveys are so subjective that they're completely worthless. Like asking all of us on BF what the "best 60 mile loop in the world is."
01-27-11, 12:45 AM
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I'm always in a great mood after riding even when it's a hard ride.
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That you watched The Oprah makes me sad.
